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idewater residents had plenty to be grateful for last month as we were spared the wrath of Hurricane Florence. For many (me included), the couple of days leading up

to the projected hit forced us to consider if our homes were prepared for violent winds, rain, and floods. And, the days following the storm that didn’t arrive, resulted in some impromptu “Fall cleaning” as, at least in my home, everything that had been moved to a safer place, now sparkles back where it belongs. So, with homes on our minds, we turn to all that goes on within those walls and those

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yards where we live protected…cool from the heat, warm from the cold, and dry from all sorts of precipitation. This section offers a couple of articles if you’re in a buying or selling mood – one on choosing a realtor by Nancy Evans (page 20) and another on a mortgage to consider by Shikma Rubin (page 23). Who knew that October is National Fireplace Month? Our article on page 22 highlights some of the latest trends and options in fireplaces for nearly every room—inside and out! How could we produce a section on homes and not include a cooking piece? Chaya

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Rappoport shares her mother’s stuffed cabbage recipe—perfect for when the temp cools down and it’s time to turn on those fireplaces! Homes come in all shapes and sizes and serve all sorts of purposes. Consider, for example, Devorah Ben-David Elstein’s piece on her visit to the Jewish Museum of Greece. “A repository of historical and living memory—and of the religious practice of the Jewish communities of Greece,” the museum is now housed in a building that is an “architec-

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Home The Ultimate Stuffed Cabbage Hack Chaya Rappoport

(The Nosher via JTA)—My mother’s stuffed cabbage is one of my favorite dishes. She makes it with ground beef and rice, and simmers the stuffed cabbage leaves in a rich, savory tomato sauce. I could eat trays of it. My late grandmother used to make a vegetarian version that included rice, mushrooms, and barley. The sauce was sweeter than my mother’s, leaning a little more to the Polish side of tradition, where sweet foods are more prevalent. I could also eat trays of her stuffed cabbage, and I savored the scent of her cooking it up on special days before Sukkot and Simchat Torah. There are countless delicious ways to make stuffed cabbage, with influences ranging from Eastern Europe to Asia, but all of them are undoubtedly a patchke (a

bit of work). The leaves need to be boiled or frozen to become pliable enough for stuffing and wrapping, and the process from start to finish can take a good couple of hours.

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It wasn’t until Sukkot of last year when I helped one of my aunts make kraut lokshen, or cabbage noodles, an Ashkenazi cabbage dish made of sauteed cabbage and egg noodles, that I thought of making unstuffed cabbage. Inspired by my aunt’s simple but delicious dish, I realized that instead of stuffing each cabbage leaf separately, I could cook everything together in one big pot, eliminating most of the work but none of the taste. These unstuffed cabbage noodles combine the best elements of each dish—the cabbage and egg noodles from kraut lokshen, the meat and tomato sauce from stuffed cabbage—for a dish that’s hearty, savory, and delicious. Smoky, salty beef bacon adds a layer of savory flavor to the dish, a tablespoon of sugar perks up the tomato sauce, and the flavorful sauce is simmered and thickened before being combined with the noodles. These noodles could never replace stuffed cabbage; what could? But this dish is an easy, tasty twist on tradition for when you don’t have hours to spend stuffing little bundles. Serve them on a chilly fall night, in a cozy sukkah, or simply when you need a comforting dinner. Chaya Rappoport is the blogger, baker and picture taker behind retrolillies.wordpress.com. Currently a pastry sous chef at a Brooklyn bakery, she’s been blogging since 2012 and her work has been featured on The Feed Feed, Delish. com, Food and Wine, and Conde Nast Traveler.) The Nosher food blog offers a dazzling array of new and classic Jewish recipes and food news, from Europe to Yemen, from challah to shakshuka and beyond. Check it out at www. TheNosher.com.

Unstuffed Cabbage Ingredients 8 ounces beef bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 medium cabbage, core removed and chopped 1 pound ground beef 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 dried bay leaves 12 ounces uncooked egg noodles Salt and pepper, to taste Dried or fresh parsley, for garnish Directions 1. In a large skillet over medium heat, fry the chopped “bacon” until crisp and browned. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate. 2. Add the onion, garlic and chopped cabbage to the same skillet with the bacon fat and cook for 7-10 minutes on medium heat, until the onion is lightly browned and softened and the cabbage is wilting. Transfer the mixture and set aside. 3. Turn heat up to high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon as you go, until browned. 4. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes and bay leaves to the skillet. Stir to combine with the beef, cabbage and onion. 5. Add the beef bacon back to the pan, bring to a simmer, then turn down to medium so it bubbles gently. Cook for 10 minutes uncovered, then simmer for another 10-15 minutes, covered. Remove the bay leaves. 6. Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Taste the beef and cabbage mixture and season with salt and pepper as desired. 7. Combine the beef and cabbage sauce with the noodles. Garnish with parsley. Serves 6.

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Home Selecting the “Right” Agent Nancy Evans, GRI, CRB

ore than 5,000 licensed real estate agents currently work in Tidewater. What sets them apart and how does one choose the agent who will best Nancy Evans represent a buyer’s or seller’s best interests? Considering these few factors might help with the selection. Are they a Realtor? Realtors are held to the highest of standards for a real estate sales person, adhering to guidelines, regulations, and a Code of Ethics established by the National Association of Realtors. Agents who commit to these standards by joining

the NAR are also members of the state VAR (Virginia Association of Realtors) and local boards. In addition to being held accountable to certain standards of conduct, Realtors have the opportunity to earn additional designations that help them refine their skill set. Is the Realtor experienced? Whether buying or selling a home, a professional is required to help guide the buyers and sellers through the process. Whether a buyer or a seller, it is necessary to know about required disclosures, mortgage insurance, inspections, finance options, plus much more. It is important, therefore, to be advised by an experienced professional.

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Choose an agent who is familiar with neighborhood values and trends. Does the Realtor know neighborhoods and their values? Choosing an agent who is familiar with neighborhood values and their trends will be helpful when structuring an offer for purchase or when pricing a property to sell. A buyer never wants to pay too much for a property just as a seller, would never want to “leave money on the table.”

The bottom line is: Don’t leave finding the “right” sales person to chance. Pricing, negotiating, and advising a client requires compassion, experience, and knowledge. Nancy Evans, GRI, CRB, is an Associate Broker with Howard Hanna (formerly William E Wood). She has been a Realtor in Hampton Roads for more than 30 years. She may be reached at nancyevans@howardhanna.com.

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ontemporary, see-through fireplaces that warm multiple rooms. Prefabricated gas fireplaces that mount directly to the wall. Electric fireplaces that look realistic and can really put out the heat. No, these are not the fireplaces once considered traditional. Today’s fireplaces are designed for visual excitement, two-sided exposure, and installation in locations previously unconsidered. “The conventional fireplace has all but been reinvented in recent years,” says Jack Goldman, president and CEO of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA). “Today’s fireplaces cater to the specific needs and wants of homeowners,” he says. Goldman says that a decade ago, generally only the extremely wealthy would have considered having more than one fireplace in the house. “There are so many new products on the market today that can fit any budget and style.” While in the past, families may have had a wood-burning fireplace, the chances are that it wasn’t outfitted with an insert. “Fireplace inserts with glass doors have become the standard, retaining the heat generated by the fire when in use, and

limiting draft when not,” says Goldman. “Woodstove design has also been updated in recent years allowing for a wide array of designs ranging from traditional to ultra-contemporary.”

Architects have embraced the long, sleek horizontal fireplace surrounds and are incorporating them into their contemporary interior designs. Goldman says that gas and electric fireplaces are now installed for aesthetics and mood as well as heating purposes. “Architects have embraced the long, sleek horizontal fireplace surrounds and are incorporating them into their contemporary interior designs.” Equally exciting, he says are two-sided fireplaces that are increasingly being used in home designs. “When you consider the visual impact and benefits of a two-sided fireplace, the extra expense associated with it seems relatively low.” Goldman says that second and third fireplaces are being installed in existing homes– sometimes for the calming effect they evoke. Specifically, he refers to gas and electric fireplaces that can be mounted directly to the wall, which in many cases do not require venting. “Because of this, fireplaces are making appearances

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The hearth industry celebrates National Fireplace Month in October, showcasing innovative products, which include gas fireplaces that mount directly to the wall (left); see-through electric fireplaces that warm multiple rooms (top); and outdoor fire features that are incorporated into the design of patio furniture (bottom). Photos: Sólas, LLC; Napoleon Products; Outdoor GreatRoom Co.

in kitchens, baths, and other private rooms of the house.” Goldman says that hearth-related innovations are not limited to home interiors. Outdoor fireplace kits using traditional masonry or pre-engineered masonry products range in design from simple to majestic. The gas-fueled fire pit has also been given a new stage with its integration into the design of patio furniture and other outdoor architectural features.

Many new forms of media, such as the simulated gemstones, have been developed for use in gas applications both in and outside the house. Other products include large river-worn stones and sophisticated metal sculptures. To experience the true impact of these and other fireplace products, Goldman suggests visiting the showroom of a local hearth shop. The HPBA website also features a Hearth Gallery of images on its Consumer Information tab.

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Jumbo home loan? There is an ARM for that Shikma Rubin

hen a homebuyer wants to purchase a home with a large loan amount, another big number enters the picture: 20 percent. For a conventional loan in Hampton Roads that exceeds $458,850, the loan program is considered a jumbo loan product that requires a 20 percent down payment (by most investor guidelines). Homebuyers who don’t want to put down such a large sum of money, however, now have some good news. It’s called the smartARM. The “ARM” stands for adjustable rate mortgage, which is when the interest rate applied on the outstanding balance varies throughout the life of the loan. As an example, the loan program is ideal for people who want to move up to their next home, but don’t want to make a large down payment. The smartARM allows the buyer to lock or freeze the interest rate two ways: • A 5/5 ARM in which the rate will be fixed for the first five years and then can adjust every five years. • A 10/5 ARM in which the rate will be fixed for the first 10 years and then can adjust every five years. It’s important to note that ARMs do have caps on how much they can increase at every adjustment period and throughout the life of the loan. What does it all mean? With the smartARM, the buyer only needs to put down 5 percent for a loan up to $750,000 and 10 percent for a loan above $750,000. The smartARM requires no mortgage insurance and is available only for a primary residence and second homes. The program can also be used to refinance. A minimum 710 credit score and a 43 percent maximum debt-to-income ratio

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An incredible historic find: The Jewish Museum of Greece Devorah Ben-David Elstein

Introduction One of the great things about being a journalist is traveling the world on story assignments. But it’s the remarkable people I meet, during my journey abroad, that fuels my passion for my profession. I enjoy, for example, meeting people from diverse cultures and perspectives, and learning how their society has shaped their lives and culture. I especially admire visionary people, who have overcome great challenges and yet still carry hope in their hearts and a strong desire to leave posterity a proud legacy. The Jewish Museum of Greece is one such special place.

The story The Jewish Museum of Greece (JMG)is located in historic hub of Athens in the voguish Plaka District. The privately-owned, two-story, neoclassical building is easy to find. Its signature rose-pearl colored facade is reminiscent of a hybrid Spanish tea rose. The museum, which was established in 1977, was initially housed in a room next to Beth Shalom Synagogue on Melidoni Street. The multi-talented Nikos Stavrolakis was one of the museum’s founders and its director, 1977–1993. Stavrolakis is credited with creating and preserving the museum’s core collection of ethnic, religious, and historical documents and artifacts. The first wave of donated memorabilia

If you go was painstakingly salvaged after World War II. New acquisitions such as religious vessels and exquisite jewelry, seized from the Jews of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace in 1943, also found refuge at the Jewish Museum. The Jewish Museum was founded with the goal of collecting, preserving, studying, and exhibiting memorabilia. The Jewish heirlooms, made by artisans living in a world that no longer exists, are on display and profoundly touch one’s grateful heart. “The Jewish Museum of Greece is not a Holocaust museum,” says Zanet Battinou, its current director. “It is a repository of historical and living memory—and of the religious practice of the Jewish communities of Greece.” As precious donations continued to flow

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throughout the museum. Along the central axis of the skylight, a collage of intriguing angular shapes and structures are visible. With walls painted in soothing tones of offwhite and pale peach, the floors are covered with gorgeous natural wood and snowy white marble. On March 10, 1998 the new museum was inaugurated. The museum has also expanded its educational programs via more extended activities, more temporary exhibitions, creating special publications, and a strong focus on international relations and activities. “We now have the most important

Judaica library in Greece,” says Battinou. “It is extensive, with over 3,500 titles, in eight languages, and it’s open to the public to read at the museum.” Today, the Jewish Museum of Greece is home to more than 8,000 artifacts and documents. And the dream of one-day giving back to posterity has become a reality.

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